As it has for the past seven trade shows, Camacho was a part of the Davidoff IPCPR booth. Camacho has been one of the big success stories under the Davidoff over the past four years. It’s a brand that has not only prided itself on the monikers “the bold standard” and “live loud”, but has also been one of innovation. 2017 […]
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Cigar Industry Report: Volume 6, Number 40 (8/26/17)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Ventura Cigar Company at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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Ventura Cigar Company is the premium cigar division of Kretak International. Kretak has a huge distribution arm with its Phillips and King subsidiary, and has even made a statement in the cigar media landscape with its Tobacco Business publication. While it’s one piece in a larger puzzle, Ventura has done an excellent job bringing high-quality […]
Cigar News: Regius Sun Grown Showcased at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Akhil Kapacee and Regius Cigars showcased the Regius Sun Grown. It’s a cigar that features a dark higher priming Sun Grown wrapper that is meant to be a fuller offering in the line. The Regius Sun Grown is a puro. Nicaraguan tobaccos for the binder and filler. The cigar is […]
Cigar News: La Aurora Reserva Especial 2008 Launched at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora launched its most premium release to date, the La Aurora Reserva Especial 2008. It’s a cigar that features what La Aurora says is its most exceptional tobaccos from the 2008 harvest. The La Aurora Reserva Especial 2008 consists of both an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper and binder over […]
Cigar News: Fabrica Oveja Negra Plans Move to Larger Facility
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Fabrica Oveja Negra, the factory best known as the production facility for Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio, is moving into a larger, freestanding facility in Estelí, Nicaragua. Today plans were announced for the factory move. It is anticipated construction of the new facility will be completed by October 1st. The new factory […]
Prime Time Show Episode 18: Robert Holt, Southern Draw Cigars
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2017 has been a breakout year for Southern Draw Cigars, and for Prime Time Episode 18 we have Southern Draw’s Chief Evangelist and owner, Robert Holt. We will find out what has been the key to Southern Draw making the strides they have as a company over the past year. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, […]
News: John Drew Brands to Have Worldwide Launch at Binny’s Beverage Depot
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The worldwide launch of John Drew Brands is slated for 8/25 at Binny’s Beverage Depot. Consumers will be able to go to Binny’s Beverage Depot’s Lincoln Park location in Chicago, Illinois on 8/25 between 10am and 12pm and be among the first to purchase a bottle of Brixton Mash Destroyer, Dove Tale Rum, and John Drew […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Louisiana Barn Smoker
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Drew Estate has officially announced details on its inaugural Louisiana Barn Smoker event. The event will take place at L.A. Poche at 6066 LA-44 in Convent, Louisiana on Saturday, November 4th from 10am to 5pm. The Barn Smoker concept is an event unique to Drew Estate. It allows the consumer to go on-site to learn […]
Cigar News: Regius Connecticut Showcased at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Akhil Kapacee’s Regius Cigars showcased the Regius Connecticut. As the name indicates, this cigar adds a Connecticut Shade offering into Kapacee’s portfolio. The Regius Connecticut uses a Honduran grown Connecticut Shade wrapper from the Talanga region. It also incorporates Nicaraguan tobaccos for the binder and filler. The cigar is […]